Wellesley, MA Demographics

A map of Wellesley's Population by Race

Wellesley, Massachusetts had a population of 29,550 in 2020. It was 73.3% White, 2.0% Black, 14.8% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wellesley, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Wellesley is the 52nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Wellesley's White Population

21,653 residents of Wellesley identify as White, or 73.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Wellesley slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Wellesley is ranked #196 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wellesley is more White than neighboring Newton (70.1% White), and Waltham (60.4% White). Wellesley is less White than neighboring Needham (81.1% White), Dover (79.7% White), and Cochituate (75% White).

Wellesley's Black Population

588 residents of Wellesley identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wellesley roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Wellesley is ranked #108 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wellesley is more Black than neighboring Needham (1.4% Black), Dover (0.5% Black), and Cochituate (1.3% Black). Wellesley is less Black than neighboring Newton (2.9% Black), and Waltham (6.8% Black).

Wellesley's Asian Population

4,384 residents of Wellesley identify as Asian, or 14.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wellesley slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Wellesley is ranked #15 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wellesley is more Asian than neighboring Needham (9.5% Asian), Dover (10.6% Asian), and Waltham (12.2% Asian). Wellesley is less Asian than neighboring Cochituate (15.1% Asian), and Newton (16.5% Asian).

Wellesley's Hispanic Population

1,523 residents of Wellesley identify as Hispanic, or 5.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wellesley slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Wellesley is ranked #90 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wellesley is more Hispanic than neighboring Needham (3.8% Hispanic), Dover (3% Hispanic), Cochituate (3.8% Hispanic), and Newton (5.1% Hispanic). Wellesley is less Hispanic than neighboring Waltham (16.4% Hispanic).

Wellesley's Native American/Other Population

244 residents of Wellesley identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wellesley roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Wellesley is ranked #124 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wellesley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Needham (0.6% Native American/Other), and Cochituate (0.6% Native American/Other). Wellesley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dover (0.9% Native American/Other), Newton (0.9% Native American/Other), and Waltham (1.2% Native American/Other).

Wellesley's Multiracial Population

1,158 residents of Wellesley identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wellesley roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Wellesley is ranked #130 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wellesley is more Multiracial than neighboring Needham (3.6% Multiracial), and Waltham (3.1% Multiracial). Wellesley is less Multiracial than neighboring Dover (5.3% Multiracial), Cochituate (4.2% Multiracial), and Newton (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.